Convincing Nevadans to abandon the part-time, citizen Legislature concept would be a heavy lift and is unlikely to succeed. The supermajority requirement to pass tax hikes - also overwhelmingly sanctioned by the state electorate - would additionally fall under that umbrella. Yet the 120-day limit was easily approved by state voters, no doubt because they believe that certain handcuffs serve as a check on legislative mischief. Critics argue this makes it difficult for the body to properly conduct state business in today’s rapidly evolving world. Nevada is one of only four states - along with Montana, North Dakota and Texas - in which lawmakers operate under such a restriction. Joe Lombardo quickly called a special session to address the unfinished business.īy constitutional provision, the Legislature is limited to a 120-day session every other year.

Lawmakers were operating under a Monday night deadline to wrap the 83rd regular session. The tire fire in Carson City has led to renewed calls for a full-time, annual Legislature in order to fix a “broken process.” But that would do little to solve the problem, which can be traced to a number of factors, including today’s hyperpartisan political climate. The Nevada Legislature building is see on the second day of the 82nd Session of the Legislature at on Tuesday, Feb.

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